147
147
Oct 7, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 147
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> reporter: just 31 days before election day, mitt romney stumping in on the on stop negligent crucial state of florida. speaking at a rally outside of orlando, the republican nominee continued focusing on the economy. >> when it came to jobs and the e commune, he doesn't have anything to add to what he's doing the last four years. >> reporter: in the white house weekly address, president obama touted the count -- the country's unemployment rate in september. >> and on friday, we learned the unemployment rate is at the lowest level since i took office. more americans are entering the workforce, more americans are getting jobs. >> reporter: president obama in cleveland trapped governor romney's tax plan. >> mr. romney wants another $5 trillion in tax cuts that he can't pay for. we're not going let that happen. >> no. >> reporter: the president has no public events today and is off celebrating 20 years of marriage with the first lady. the campaign announced a huge fund raising hall for september totaling $181 million. republicans have yet to report their september totals. >> we're in it
. >> reporter: just 31 days before election day, mitt romney stumping in on the on stop negligent crucial state of florida. speaking at a rally outside of orlando, the republican nominee continued focusing on the economy. >> when it came to jobs and the e commune, he doesn't have anything to add to what he's doing the last four years. >> reporter: in the white house weekly address, president obama touted the count -- the country's unemployment rate in september. >> and...
158
158
Oct 4, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 158
favorite 0
quote 0
the group says it's not accusing the state board of elections, but the problems need to be corrected. >> maryland governor, martin o'malley, is endorsing a plan. the increase would be for utility companies to plan to speed up reliability projects. john hanrahan has more on the governor's plan. >> pepco's problems existed for years. but in the last two years with snowmegeddon and hurricane irene, then the surprise storm, reconnection efforts were particularly slow. pepco promised to spend more on hardening the grid, but given the utility's record, the public service commission allowed only a limited rate hike for the electric company. a 130 page report from a governor's task force concluded that utility efforts are still falling short. >> an electric grid that served well in the storm events is not a grid that is reliable in the more violent and frequent storms that we have now. >> o'malley estimates $1 to $2 a month per household will not only speed up the tree trimming. >> maybe some engineering x fixes that are different for every portion of the service area. >> to get the extra dol
the group says it's not accusing the state board of elections, but the problems need to be corrected. >> maryland governor, martin o'malley, is endorsing a plan. the increase would be for utility companies to plan to speed up reliability projects. john hanrahan has more on the governor's plan. >> pepco's problems existed for years. but in the last two years with snowmegeddon and hurricane irene, then the surprise storm, reconnection efforts were particularly slow. pepco promised to...
94
94
Oct 3, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 94
favorite 0
quote 0
free and fair elects if the information is incorrect. >> the state elects officials say there is no evidence of fraud. >>> and in a few hours, president obama and mitt romney will face off for the first presidential debate. stage is set, spotlight on denver tonight. the new polls indicate that mitt romney may need to sway undecided voters during the debate. a cnn poll averaged 7 recent surveys and overall, president obama had 49 to 45%. well, tonight's debate, will it make a difference among the voters? craig bosswell is live in denver with more now. craig. >> reporter: good evening to you. three hours and counting until the main event here. the first presidential debate of the 2012 campaign. the first question will go to president obama and that is followed by two-minute answers on the topic and the 15 minutes and there will be a discussion about that topic. this debate is divided up into three 15-minute segments. the economy, roll on government and leadership style. the pressure is certainly on, on mitt romney to perform and is a must-win situation. on the flip side of that for pr
free and fair elects if the information is incorrect. >> the state elects officials say there is no evidence of fraud. >>> and in a few hours, president obama and mitt romney will face off for the first presidential debate. stage is set, spotlight on denver tonight. the new polls indicate that mitt romney may need to sway undecided voters during the debate. a cnn poll averaged 7 recent surveys and overall, president obama had 49 to 45%. well, tonight's debate, will it make a...
190
190
Oct 4, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 190
favorite 0
quote 0
>>> just over a month out from the election and both presidential candidates take the stage to make their case for the next four years. a wrap-up of the head line- grabbing issues and talk is turning to who came out on top. we'll get more on that coming up in a bit. fox 5 morning news continues right now. right now. >>> live look outside right now at the washington monument. winds blowing around just a little bit. it is thursday, october 4th, 2012. good morning to you. i'm wisdom martin. >> i'm sarah simmons. let's check in with tucker barnes to get the latest on your weather. it looked like it was a little foggy or a little thick out there. we still have a little humidity across the area. we don't have the heavy fog but still a little bit of haze and humidity and very mild temperatures for this time of year. >> no thick fog like yesterday. >> only in a few spots. not nearly as widespread as it was yesterday. we are dealing with some rain showers. let's get to those. generally, washington and points west but this little batch of rain has been moving to the east here over the last couple o
>>> just over a month out from the election and both presidential candidates take the stage to make their case for the next four years. a wrap-up of the head line- grabbing issues and talk is turning to who came out on top. we'll get more on that coming up in a bit. fox 5 morning news continues right now. right now. >>> live look outside right now at the washington monument. winds blowing around just a little bit. it is thursday, october 4th, 2012. good morning to you. i'm...
238
238
Oct 5, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 238
favorite 0
quote 0
the same share of people were participating in the workforce today, on the day that the president got elected, our unemployment rate would be around 11% and that is the real reality of what is happening out there. >> reporter: the president's fairfax speech had been aimed at the women issues. >> and i don't think a working mom in arlington should wait to get a mammogram because money is tight. i don't think a college studentsho should have to choose between text books or the preventive care show needs. >> reporter: supporters of the president said this speech was a return to form for a president who they admit was off his game in the first debate. >> i recognize that. i don't know why that was. all i do know is that that is the attitude he needs to bring to the next debate. >> clear -- >> clearly, both of the presidential campaigns covet virginia. this is president obama's 17th trip to the state just this year and mitt romney was in the state yesterday and will return on monday. >> i love you, too, guys. >> reporter: the romney campaign said wednesday's debate has been a big boost to their ef
the same share of people were participating in the workforce today, on the day that the president got elected, our unemployment rate would be around 11% and that is the real reality of what is happening out there. >> reporter: the president's fairfax speech had been aimed at the women issues. >> and i don't think a working mom in arlington should wait to get a mammogram because money is tight. i don't think a college studentsho should have to choose between text books or the...
175
175
Oct 1, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 175
favorite 0
quote 0
aittle more than five weeks before the election, he leads mitt romney by two percentage points among likely voters nationwide. that's according to the latest washington post/abc news poll. the president leads his republican rival by 11 points among likely voters in swing states. that includes virginia, ohio, and florida. the president is taking a break from campaigning today to prepare for the first presidential debate on wednesday in denver. he's prepping in nevada, where he held this rally last night. he told supporters there in las vegas he hopes the debate serves as a conversation about what needs to be done to keep the country growing. the president will return to the campaign trail later this week. he is scheduled to visit fairfax county on friday. >>> mitt romney heads to denver today. the republican presidential nominee will hold a rally there this evening as he prepares for wednesday's debate. his campaign is hoping the debate gives romney a much needed boost given recent polls. new jersey governor chris christie calls it, quote, the restart of this campaign. >>> romney's ru
aittle more than five weeks before the election, he leads mitt romney by two percentage points among likely voters nationwide. that's according to the latest washington post/abc news poll. the president leads his republican rival by 11 points among likely voters in swing states. that includes virginia, ohio, and florida. the president is taking a break from campaigning today to prepare for the first presidential debate on wednesday in denver. he's prepping in nevada, where he held this rally...
94
94
Oct 1, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 94
favorite 0
quote 0
state voters. 52% of likely voters in battleground states say they would vote for the president if the election were today. 41% say they woo pick mr. romney. those numbers are similar from the washington post polls, in florida, ohio and virginia. >> developing overseas tonight, a grim milestone in the war in afghanistan. the death toll for u.s. troops has now reached 2,000. the most recent deaths came this weekend. two americans killed when a fire fight broke out between u.s. forces and their afghan army allies. the afghan defense ministry said the battle was a result of a quote, misunderstanding between international forces and afghan soldiers. >> i think the signature attack that we're beginning to see is going to be the insider attack. >> this is something we have to discuss in detail, something that i feel a responsibility to correct. >> more than 50 international security assistants and four service members have been killed this year in attacks between u.s. forces and the afghan counterparts. an investigation is underway into the latest incident. [ yelling ] >> violence in the streets of p
state voters. 52% of likely voters in battleground states say they would vote for the president if the election were today. 41% say they woo pick mr. romney. those numbers are similar from the washington post polls, in florida, ohio and virginia. >> developing overseas tonight, a grim milestone in the war in afghanistan. the death toll for u.s. troops has now reached 2,000. the most recent deaths came this weekend. two americans killed when a fire fight broke out between u.s. forces and...
174
174
Oct 6, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 174
favorite 0
quote 0
believe the jobs numbers will frame the economic debate and could prove critical to the outcome of the election. >>> the gay marriage fight goes viral in maryland thanks to a scathing editorial and a psa from an nfl player. >> i'm ravens center matt birk. marriage is not easy. marriage is and should remain between a man and a woman. >> ravens center matt birk declared his position in an online ad after he wrote an editorial in the minnesota star tribune. his response is one month after his teammaker voiced his support for gay marriage. >> i'm a linebacker for the baltimore ravens. i believe we should be doing everything we can to make maryland families stronger which is why i support marriage for gay and lesbian couples who want to make a lifetime commitment to each other. >> he defended the right to stand against gay marriage and said the two get along fund. later this month governor martin o'malley will attend a fundraiser with him to support gay marriage. >>> still ahead. >> it's frustrating, it really is frustrating. >> gas prices skyrocket and now some west coast gas stations have been for
believe the jobs numbers will frame the economic debate and could prove critical to the outcome of the election. >>> the gay marriage fight goes viral in maryland thanks to a scathing editorial and a psa from an nfl player. >> i'm ravens center matt birk. marriage is not easy. marriage is and should remain between a man and a woman. >> ravens center matt birk declared his position in an online ad after he wrote an editorial in the minnesota star tribune. his response is one...
210
210
Oct 3, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 210
favorite 0
quote 0
law from going into effect on election day. democrats say it was aploy to key feet president obama by making it harder for the elderly to vote. the judge ruled there wasn't enough time to enact the law to make sure that some voters weren't disenfriend franchised. >>> the results are now in and there is no trace of jimmy hoffa's remains in a sample dug up from a driveway in trie. tipster pointed police to the driveway but it looks like the mystery of his disappearance tonight. -- a driveway in detroit. >>> i can't believe this next story. a poodle is recovering after a very wild ride. she rode for 11 miles while stuck in the front grill of a car. how is that possible. the dog ran in front of a car in massachusetts last week and the driver says they never saw it and kept going. another drive finally signaled for the car to pull over. the poodle is doing well and now officials are trying to figure out who she belongs to. how that is possible? how did that dog survive? i'm glad the dog did but my gosh. >> that is amazing. >>> new t
law from going into effect on election day. democrats say it was aploy to key feet president obama by making it harder for the elderly to vote. the judge ruled there wasn't enough time to enact the law to make sure that some voters weren't disenfriend franchised. >>> the results are now in and there is no trace of jimmy hoffa's remains in a sample dug up from a driveway in trie. tipster pointed police to the driveway but it looks like the mystery of his disappearance tonight. -- a...
116
116
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 116
favorite 0
quote 0
i think the night barack obama was elected president there was electricity in the air. since then almost four years i think this is the next best thing really. it's been quite a night here. >> earlier we were talking about all the fans still inside. from your perspective does it look like almost everyone has cleared out now heading home? >> reporter: pretty much. duane, show them these folks. this is one of the employee exits. you've got some folks who work the game who bought some merchandise. they're dancing thumbs up hanging out having a good time. really most of the fans have made it home, but just the folks who worked here. how you doing, okay? yeah, near good. it's been a heck of -- they're good. it's within a heck of a night and we're seeing a lot of people who work here leaving with shopping bags with shirts and hats. >> bob barnard, thank you so much for giving us the perspective outside there with the fans. speaking of fans, our facebook fans overwhelmed with excitement now that the nats clinched the division title, many leaving congratulatory messages on our
i think the night barack obama was elected president there was electricity in the air. since then almost four years i think this is the next best thing really. it's been quite a night here. >> earlier we were talking about all the fans still inside. from your perspective does it look like almost everyone has cleared out now heading home? >> reporter: pretty much. duane, show them these folks. this is one of the employee exits. you've got some folks who work the game who bought some...
151
151
Oct 4, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 151
favorite 0
quote 0
if i am elected, we will not have obamacare. we will put in place the kind of principles i put in place in my own state and allow each state to craft their own programs and we will focus. if the president were reelected, you will see a $716 billion cut to medicare. you have 4 million people who lose medicare advantage. you have hospitals and provides no longer accepting medicare. i will restore that $716 billion to meddcare. finally, military. you will see dramatic cuts toward military if the president is reelected. pt is said this will be devastating. i will not cut our commitment to the military. i will keep america strong and get america's middle-class working again. thank you, jim. the next debate will be on thursday, october 11 on -- at center college in kentucky for now, i am -- aa center college in kentucky." for now, i am jim lehrer. good night. [applause] >> and now, the familles are on stage as the first of three presidential debates comes to a close. we have been falling the romney campaign. carl, an event like this e
if i am elected, we will not have obamacare. we will put in place the kind of principles i put in place in my own state and allow each state to craft their own programs and we will focus. if the president were reelected, you will see a $716 billion cut to medicare. you have 4 million people who lose medicare advantage. you have hospitals and provides no longer accepting medicare. i will restore that $716 billion to meddcare. finally, military. you will see dramatic cuts toward military if the...
133
133
Oct 4, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 133
favorite 0
quote 0
the group election integrity maryland claims it found evidence that some people registered to vote using the names of dead people or registered to vote twice in to different states. the group is not accusing the state board of elections of fraud but says the problems need to be corrected. the state elections officials say, if fraud is found, the information will be given to state prosecutors office. >>> a rare form of meningitis that has been decked in several states has health officials pretty concerned. the outbreak has sickened dozens of people and killed two people in maryland and virginia. according to the cdc, patients got the infection from a steroid injection given to back pain inform total, 26 cases have been reported nationwide and more cases are expected. the steroid drug made in massachusetts has since been recalled. >>> in fairfax county, the search is for a teenager missing since monday morning. >> his parents are frantic as you can imagine and say it is not like the sun to just drop out of sight. melanie alnwick is live with more details for us this morning. >> reporter: g
the group election integrity maryland claims it found evidence that some people registered to vote using the names of dead people or registered to vote twice in to different states. the group is not accusing the state board of elections of fraud but says the problems need to be corrected. the state elections officials say, if fraud is found, the information will be given to state prosecutors office. >>> a rare form of meningitis that has been decked in several states has health...
274
274
Oct 4, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 274
favorite 0
quote 0
the group is not accusing the state board of elections of fraud, but says the problem does need to be corrected. state elections officials say if fraud is found, the information will be given to the state prosecutor's office. >>> making headlines this morning, a rare form of meningitis has health officials concerned. already sickening dozens and killing two people in maryland and virginia. the cdc says patients contracted the infection after receiving steroid injections for back pain. so far 26 cases have been reported nationwide, four of them fatal. more cases are expected. the steroid drug made in massachusetts has since been recalled. >>> the search continues this morning for the person who viciously beat a 72-year-old man. kendarlao guzman is in critical condition. his two men found him unconscious near a dumpster outside his apartment complex on dparland avenue in silver spring tuesday morning. guzman headed out at 8:00 p.m. on monday to go shopping and never made it home. police think robbery may have been the motive. >>> new this morning police need your help finding a missing
the group is not accusing the state board of elections of fraud, but says the problem does need to be corrected. state elections officials say if fraud is found, the information will be given to the state prosecutor's office. >>> making headlines this morning, a rare form of meningitis has health officials concerned. already sickening dozens and killing two people in maryland and virginia. the cdc says patients contracted the infection after receiving steroid injections for back pain....
83
83
Oct 4, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 83
favorite 0
quote 0
there is no question some my mind, if the president were to be re-elected, you will continue to see a middle class squeeze with incomes going down and prices going up. i'll get incomes going up again. >>> a health alert, a rare form of meningitis has killed at least four people, including two in maryland and virginia. the infection was not transmitted from person to person but rather through a steroid used to treat back pain. we have a report. >> reporter: a deadly meningitis outbreak hitting at least five states. about five people have died and dozens of others. >> some are improving and it is across the gamut. >> this involves the lining of the brain and central nervous system. the tennessee department of health saying the form of meningitis in these patients is not transmitted from person to person. cases under the investigation have no relation to the much more common forms of bacterial or viral meningitis. officials think a fungus is involved in the transmission. last week, the company issuing this steroid issued a recall. >> we are getting the best experts together to try and fo
there is no question some my mind, if the president were to be re-elected, you will continue to see a middle class squeeze with incomes going down and prices going up. i'll get incomes going up again. >>> a health alert, a rare form of meningitis has killed at least four people, including two in maryland and virginia. the infection was not transmitted from person to person but rather through a steroid used to treat back pain. we have a report. >> reporter: a deadly meningitis...
205
205
Oct 7, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 205
favorite 0
quote 0
it's only's few weeks before the november general elections. y that also pushing and addressing voter registration and get out the vote campaign. >> looking forward to the vote because there is a lot on the ballot that would affect our community. >> reporter: supporters deny the dream act will create an amnesty program that rewards illegal immigration and protects gang members from deportation. >> it's not fair that a few apples bring down the whole tree. >> reporter: karen gray houston, fox news. >>> police searching for a group of gunmen after five people were shot on a busy street. it happened on north capital street and new york avenue northwest. four is men and one man were -- four men and one injured were taken to the hospitals. they were standing to the sidewalk when the shots rang out. >>> d.c. police are investigating a pair of robberies. the first within 10 -- at 10:00 p.m. on the 700 block of quincy street northeast. the man was approached by three suspects who robbed him and then 15 minutes later, another robbery two miles away in t
it's only's few weeks before the november general elections. y that also pushing and addressing voter registration and get out the vote campaign. >> looking forward to the vote because there is a lot on the ballot that would affect our community. >> reporter: supporters deny the dream act will create an amnesty program that rewards illegal immigration and protects gang members from deportation. >> it's not fair that a few apples bring down the whole tree. >> reporter:...
127
127
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 127
favorite 0
quote 0
law from going into effect election's day. it was a ploy to defeat president obama by making it harder for the elderly and minorities to vote. the judge ruled there was not enough time to enact the law to make sure some voters were not disenfranchised. >>> in less than 24 hours, president obama and mitt romney will square off in their presidential debates. both have been behind closed doors rehearsing for the first face-to-face meeting and tom fit earl has more. >> reporter: it's been interesting. publicly, both of these campaigns have been downplaying the importance of the first debate. the president is not going as -- is going as far as saying he's all right in these kinds of forums. clearly, what we know, is that these debates are important n. a race where the polls are putting the president ahead and not out of reach of mitt romney, it's the challenge who may have more to gain and lose. the president took a break from two days of debate rehearsals to visit one of his own campaign offices in las vegas. he brought pizza to t
law from going into effect election's day. it was a ploy to defeat president obama by making it harder for the elderly and minorities to vote. the judge ruled there was not enough time to enact the law to make sure some voters were not disenfranchised. >>> in less than 24 hours, president obama and mitt romney will square off in their presidential debates. both have been behind closed doors rehearsing for the first face-to-face meeting and tom fit earl has more. >> reporter: it's...
119
119
Oct 5, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 119
favorite 0
quote 0
the same share of people were participating in the workforce, today or on the day the president got elected, the unemployment rate would be around 11%. that is the real reality of what is happening out there. >> mitt romney is on the campaign trail tonight in florida. so how are the new job numbers impacting the race for the white house? jack burkman and democratic strategist gary nordlinger from george washington school join us. thank you for being here. >> good afternoon. >> the fact that the unemployment rate fell below 8% the first time since the president took office should give them a boost. is it enough to help erase the lackluster performance in the debate? >> i don't know if it's enough to equal out the debate. the point is that it's good news for them and for the first time since january of 2009, unemployment dropped below 8% and that is great and upexpected news for the president. >> mitt romney called this insignificant. do you think that is a fair assessment of this or is this politics? >> reporter: the president's not responsible for the unemployment rate. what he's responsibl
the same share of people were participating in the workforce, today or on the day the president got elected, the unemployment rate would be around 11%. that is the real reality of what is happening out there. >> mitt romney is on the campaign trail tonight in florida. so how are the new job numbers impacting the race for the white house? jack burkman and democratic strategist gary nordlinger from george washington school join us. thank you for being here. >> good afternoon. >>...
153
153
Oct 3, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 153
favorite 0
quote 0
law from going in effect election day. democrats said the law was a ploy to beat president obama for making it harder for minorities to vote. the judge ruled there wasn't enough time to enact the law to make sure some voters weren't disenfranchised. >>> the pilot of air force 2 had to delay landing two times yesterday because of bad weather. the white house says the pilot missed approach during thunderstorms at charlotte international airport. later fog caused the plane to land at dulles instead of andrews air force base. >>> maryland residents could be asked to pay more for electricity each month. >> but the extra money would go towards preventing major power outages. fox5's melanie alnwick joins us with details. >> reporter: good morning. i just got off the phone with a spokesman for maryland's public service commission and she says the commission doesn't have the report. they understand it will be released today. the recommendations from the governor's task force, and they look forward to considering the recommendations
law from going in effect election day. democrats said the law was a ploy to beat president obama for making it harder for minorities to vote. the judge ruled there wasn't enough time to enact the law to make sure some voters weren't disenfranchised. >>> the pilot of air force 2 had to delay landing two times yesterday because of bad weather. the white house says the pilot missed approach during thunderstorms at charlotte international airport. later fog caused the plane to land at...
168
168
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 168
favorite 0
quote 0
the lawmakers would hammer out in the post election session. >>> well, everybody remembers this. three weeks of terror. 10 people killed. now, 10 years later, the teenager who helped in the 2002 sniper attacks is speaking out. >> lee boyd malvo sits behind prison walls. but he spoke with a local reporter who joins us live via skype after the break. with more on malvo's recollections of the events and how he now refers to himself. we'll be right back. alright let's break it down. mom, pop it. ♪ two inches apart, becky. two inches. t-minus nine minutes. [ ding ] [ female announcer ] pillsbury cinnamon rolls. let the making begin. ♪ too bad the guys aren't here we're clear. ok, swarm! swarm! hello [ female announcer ] pillsbury chocolate chip cookies. let the making begin we're e here! [ giggling ] these days, nobody has time to get sick. mom, i don't feel good. but minuteclinic makes it easy to get well. our nurse practitioners can diagnose and write prescriptions for everything from strep throat to sinus infections with no appointment necessary, so you can feel better in no ti
the lawmakers would hammer out in the post election session. >>> well, everybody remembers this. three weeks of terror. 10 people killed. now, 10 years later, the teenager who helped in the 2002 sniper attacks is speaking out. >> lee boyd malvo sits behind prison walls. but he spoke with a local reporter who joins us live via skype after the break. with more on malvo's recollections of the events and how he now refers to himself. we'll be right back. alright let's break it down....
110
110
Oct 3, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 110
favorite 0
quote 0
now, in denver, colorado, final preparations are under way for that first presidential election debate in colorado. the showdown in denver between the president and governor mitt romney will take place at the university of denver. now, unlike debates in the past, this one will be a little bit different. it will be a 90-minute debate broken up into six 15-minute discussions as organizers call it. they believe that will help views are got a good understanding of the candidates' views on key issues. there are few undecided voters right now but a strong debate performance can change the direction or pause the moment up of a presidential contest. an old speech of president obama's is now making new rounds on cable network and also on the internet. here is some of what obama had to say. >> look at what happened in new orleans aened along the gulf coast when katrina hit. people ask me whether they thought race was the reason the response was so slow. i said well, no, this administration was color-blind in its incompetence. but everyone here knows that the disaster and the poverty happened lon
now, in denver, colorado, final preparations are under way for that first presidential election debate in colorado. the showdown in denver between the president and governor mitt romney will take place at the university of denver. now, unlike debates in the past, this one will be a little bit different. it will be a 90-minute debate broken up into six 15-minute discussions as organizers call it. they believe that will help views are got a good understanding of the candidates' views on key...
115
115
Oct 4, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 115
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> the big question s it going to change the narrative of the elect? until now, it's been romney on the ropes, barack obama the presumed winner and then mitt romney comes out aggressively and attacked the president and they were good on their own philosophies and policies, but, from a stylistic perspective, many people think mitt romney won. how is that going to change the narrative and the media storyline, which had been obama winning. is it going be something new from this day on. >> everyone saying mitt romney is a winner. is that a big deal? does it change the mind of voters? >> we didn't have a president kerry ormondale, each of whom were considered to win their first debates also. the real question, does the president bounce back in the second debate in and that can change the minds of some voters, this is a tight election. already so many people have dug in, so many people have their own opinions and so many people will see this debate through the prism of their own personal preferences. the question, how many people will it change. will it be g
. >> the big question s it going to change the narrative of the elect? until now, it's been romney on the ropes, barack obama the presumed winner and then mitt romney comes out aggressively and attacked the president and they were good on their own philosophies and policies, but, from a stylistic perspective, many people think mitt romney won. how is that going to change the narrative and the media storyline, which had been obama winning. is it going be something new from this day on....
164
164
Oct 1, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 164
favorite 0
quote 0
, but he's already focused on winning a key election should he win. cnbc's seema mody is live with some of the names mentioned. >> good morning. >>> if president obama wins, one of his first assignments is to find a replacement for treasury secretary timothy geithner. geithner has said he wants to leave but would stay on until a successor is confirmed. "the wall street journal" reporting that white house chief of staff lew and formerlinton chief of staff erskine bowles are key candidates. they could play a major role in deficit talks with congress. bowles chaired the white house deficit commission in 2010. >>> in other news, general motors is recalling more than 40,000 vehicles sold in warm weather states because of potential fuel leaks. it affects chevy cobalt and pontiac g5 sedans and chevy equinox, pontiac torrent, and saturn ion from 2007. it could crack the fuel pump, causing it to leak and cause a fire. gm has no reports of fires or injuries. back over to you. >> seema, thanks. >>> robert griffin iii ran for 323 yards and ran for another 43. tam
, but he's already focused on winning a key election should he win. cnbc's seema mody is live with some of the names mentioned. >> good morning. >>> if president obama wins, one of his first assignments is to find a replacement for treasury secretary timothy geithner. geithner has said he wants to leave but would stay on until a successor is confirmed. "the wall street journal" reporting that white house chief of staff lew and formerlinton chief of staff erskine bowles...
281
281
Oct 1, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 281
favorite 0
quote 1
. >>> the election is president obama's to lose. according to a new study, the ap says the president would be reelected if the election were held today. according to its analysis, he would win at least 271 electoral votes with victories in 21 states and washington, d.c. mitt romney would win 23 states, which would net him 206 electoral votes. to win, the republican presidential nominee would have to win six swing states, which are still up for grabs. he'd also need president obama to lose in ohio or iowa. the ap has him winning both states right now. also right now, president obama is in nevada preparing for wednesday night's first debate. senator john kerry is playing the role of mitt romney in the debate preps. the president many ka pacampaig night in las vegas. he asked supporters at this virginia high school to keep believing in him. the president does not have any events scheduled for today so he can focus on preparing for wednesday night. mitt romney is hoping the debate gives the presidential nominee a much needed boost. a su
. >>> the election is president obama's to lose. according to a new study, the ap says the president would be reelected if the election were held today. according to its analysis, he would win at least 271 electoral votes with victories in 21 states and washington, d.c. mitt romney would win 23 states, which would net him 206 electoral votes. to win, the republican presidential nominee would have to win six swing states, which are still up for grabs. he'd also need president obama to...
121
121
Oct 3, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 121
favorite 0
quote 0
they also say the debates could be a turning point in the election. fox 5's tom fitzgerald has more. >> reporter: at the university of denver final touches are underway for wednesday's first presidential debate. >> what you'll see is governor romney and president obama standing at podiums on the stage. >> reporter: taking a break from those debate preps, though, the president delivered pizzas to his las vegas campaign office and made calls to drum up votes. >> when i tried this down in florida, there was one woman who wouldn't believe it was me. >> reporter: already in colorado meanwhile mitt romney received the endorsement of former denver broncos quarterback john elway. >> i look forward to these debates. i'm delighted we're going to have three debates. it will be a conversation with the american people. >> reporter: ahead of these debates fox 5 talked to top officials from the romney and obama campaigns about their predebate goals. >> governor romney a little bit more comfortable with the format. >> reporter: romney's senior strategist says the poo
they also say the debates could be a turning point in the election. fox 5's tom fitzgerald has more. >> reporter: at the university of denver final touches are underway for wednesday's first presidential debate. >> what you'll see is governor romney and president obama standing at podiums on the stage. >> reporter: taking a break from those debate preps, though, the president delivered pizzas to his las vegas campaign office and made calls to drum up votes. >> when i...
155
155
Oct 5, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 155
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> but it could still impact the election. we'll go live to what could come out of today's jobs report. non-partisan study, barack obama and the liberals will raise taxes on the middle class by $4,000. the same organization says the plan from mitt romney and common sense conservatives is "not a tax hike on the middle class." want proof? read the non-partisan study for yourself at american.com. obama and his liberal allies? we can't afford four more years. i'm mitt romney and i approve this message. ♪ [ male announcer ] the first look...is only the beginning. ♪ ♪ introducing a stunning work of technology. ♪ introducing the entirely new lexus es. and the first ever es hybrid. this is the pursuit of perfection. and the first ever es hybrid. i"i'm not in favor of a a$5 trillioion tax cut. that's not my plan." mitchell: "the nonpartisan tax policy center concluded that mitt romney's tax plan would cost $4.8 trillion over 10 years." vo: why won't romney level with us about his tax plan, which gives the wealthy huge new tax b
. >> but it could still impact the election. we'll go live to what could come out of today's jobs report. non-partisan study, barack obama and the liberals will raise taxes on the middle class by $4,000. the same organization says the plan from mitt romney and common sense conservatives is "not a tax hike on the middle class." want proof? read the non-partisan study for yourself at american.com. obama and his liberal allies? we can't afford four more years. i'm mitt romney and i...
208
208
Oct 5, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 208
favorite 0
quote 0
board of elections until october 19th. wednesday, october 10th at 8:30 a.m. former republican senate leader bill frisk will release two new reports from the bipartisan policy center looking at new ways to share health information and new technologies emerging. thursday, october 11th, at 2 p.m. the foreign policy research institute will host a discussion with top policy experts on iran's attempts to spread its influence in latin america and iran's president's efforts to reach out to governments there. on friday october 12th at 9:30 a.m. over at the american enterprise institute panelists will debate whether or not the expansion of u.s. safety nets like unemployment make recessions worse by reducing incentives to work. that is your capital rundown for t week starting october 8th, 2012. you can find all these events and much more on our website at www.myfoxdc.com. remember to reach out to us on twitter hashtag capital rundown. we'll see you next week. geckcko (clearing throat) thank you, mr. speaker, uh, members of congress. in celebration o of over 75 years of
board of elections until october 19th. wednesday, october 10th at 8:30 a.m. former republican senate leader bill frisk will release two new reports from the bipartisan policy center looking at new ways to share health information and new technologies emerging. thursday, october 11th, at 2 p.m. the foreign policy research institute will host a discussion with top policy experts on iran's attempts to spread its influence in latin america and iran's president's efforts to reach out to governments...
168
168
Oct 6, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 168
favorite 0
quote 0
while he headed from fairfax to ohio it's expected he will be back several times before the election. in fairfax, virginia, tom fitzgerald, fox 5 news. >>> this week shaping up to be busy. in virginia the white house announced first lady michelle obama will host a campaign event tuesday at loudoun county fairgrounds, mitt romney slated to deliver what's being called a major foreign policy address at the virginia military institute. >>> now to a fox 5 weather alert, live look outside wrapping up the workweek with an absolutely gorgeous night. enjoy it while you can, major changes on the way. gary mcgrady is in the weather center with the latest. >> you knew it had to end eventually. for us it will happen over the weekend unfortunately. i want to show you this satellite picture radar combined. we still have wonderfully fair skies out there. shawn mentioned a gorgeous night, temperature down around 70 degrees right now for reagan national. we are clear. we have some clouds farther back out into western maryland right along the mountains, but nothing over the metro. you notice lurking bac
while he headed from fairfax to ohio it's expected he will be back several times before the election. in fairfax, virginia, tom fitzgerald, fox 5 news. >>> this week shaping up to be busy. in virginia the white house announced first lady michelle obama will host a campaign event tuesday at loudoun county fairgrounds, mitt romney slated to deliver what's being called a major foreign policy address at the virginia military institute. >>> now to a fox 5 weather alert, live look...
240
240
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 240
favorite 0
quote 1
and then i think in 1976 in terms of a major gaffe when gerald ford who the president, hadn't been elected, richard nixon resigned, said that there was no domination by the soviet union of eastern europe. those are the two highlights, but that's a very rare occasion where a debate actually determines an election. >> let me ask you about this. both candidates seem to be praising each other lowering debate expectations. we're hearing mitt romney has been rehearsing zingers. the president has been rehearsing delivering shorter answers in this debate. what does each man need to do to convince the american public he's the right man for the job. let's start with president obama. >> president obama needs to just look presidential, not look flustered, not give any lines like hillary, you're likeable enough which seemed to demonstrate a certain arrogance or smugness or putting down anybody else. mitt romney has to be aggressive and has to make points and has to come off as knowledgeable, supposedly in 1994 he doesn't do well with followup questions because he feels he's already given an answer. tha
and then i think in 1976 in terms of a major gaffe when gerald ford who the president, hadn't been elected, richard nixon resigned, said that there was no domination by the soviet union of eastern europe. those are the two highlights, but that's a very rare occasion where a debate actually determines an election. >> let me ask you about this. both candidates seem to be praising each other lowering debate expectations. we're hearing mitt romney has been rehearsing zingers. the president...
150
150
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 150
favorite 0
quote 0
the radar showing the shower arctivity president-elect yes heavy here in spots just off to the west of washington. this will likely -- we'll talk to julie but i think this will probably slow things down. as we head out towards dulles airport, the rain continues to fall at a pretty good rate. here in washington, points east, not a whole lot at the moment. we'll see additional showers later today as we switch maps. we'll be able to show you that the shower activity continues. there we go. and you can see the heaviest here just off to the north and west of washington. we've got some spotty showers breaking out now in anne arundel county and down to the south. lots of showers in the forecast today. lots of clouds too. along with some mild temperatures. area of low pressure out to the west. going to drag itself up into the great lakes and drag all this moisture and cloud cover you see across the mid-atlantic through the region later today. so bring an umbrella. be ready for periods of shower activity. we will have showers in the forecast on and off for your tuesday. 66 in town. 61 this morn
the radar showing the shower arctivity president-elect yes heavy here in spots just off to the west of washington. this will likely -- we'll talk to julie but i think this will probably slow things down. as we head out towards dulles airport, the rain continues to fall at a pretty good rate. here in washington, points east, not a whole lot at the moment. we'll see additional showers later today as we switch maps. we'll be able to show you that the shower activity continues. there we go. and you...
101
101
Oct 3, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 101
favorite 0
quote 0
and popping up weeks before the november election. local officials are seeing a rise in voter fraud. >> and the unique project capturing the lives much washingtonians. i'm barack obama, and i approve this message. these e appliances could have bn made here in america. but a company called global tech maximized profits by paying its workers next to nothing... under sweatshop conditions in china. when mitt romney led bain, they saw global tech as a good investment... even knowing that the firm promoted its practice of exploiting... low-wage labor to its investors. mitt romney - tough on china? since when? . >>> the search for a woman who illegally hitched a ride on a manatee turned herself in. she was riding the animal. manatees, by the way, protected under the florida manatee sanctuary act. she was not aware that what she was doing was against the law. >>> a detroit police chief has been suspended after a sex scandal. he's married and is a pastor. we're going to show you the photo. detroit police officer angelica robinson with a depart
and popping up weeks before the november election. local officials are seeing a rise in voter fraud. >> and the unique project capturing the lives much washingtonians. i'm barack obama, and i approve this message. these e appliances could have bn made here in america. but a company called global tech maximized profits by paying its workers next to nothing... under sweatshop conditions in china. when mitt romney led bain, they saw global tech as a good investment... even knowing that the...
101
101
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 101
favorite 0
quote 0
working on a three-step plan to avoid the automatic cuts that lawmaker would hammer out in the post-election session. elec >>> and here is more you will have to pay for. lunch just got a little more expensive at d.c.'s food trucks. the owners had always paid a flat $1500 tax. now, the city is implementing the sales tax act and food trucks are no longer immune. they have to charge 10% on every sale. the tax went into effect yesterday and while most customers weren't happy about the extra fee, it didn't seem to impact the number of people lining up for for food. >>> a new parking plan to d.c. it would preserve spaces for disabled drivers. under mary cheh's plan, all drivers would have to pay to park but about 10% would be red in color and reserved for the disabled drivers. it is expected to cut down on fraud. >>> coming up next, we'll go live to fox business network in new york and find out what your dream reveal about what is going on at work. >> can't wait to hear what that is all about. as we go to break, if you can't sleep, it may be costing your employer. a new study says insomnia is to b
working on a three-step plan to avoid the automatic cuts that lawmaker would hammer out in the post-election session. elec >>> and here is more you will have to pay for. lunch just got a little more expensive at d.c.'s food trucks. the owners had always paid a flat $1500 tax. now, the city is implementing the sales tax act and food trucks are no longer immune. they have to charge 10% on every sale. the tax went into effect yesterday and while most customers weren't happy about the...
105
105
Oct 3, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 105
favorite 0
quote 0
and promote physical activity among children i'm number of police, fire and rescue workers as well as elected fill will be joining students for events at local schools today. kids across the country and in more than 40 other countries are also taking part in this event. so it's good deal for them. >> it certainly is. >>> in a bold move by the d.c. soup sill, they take a assistance in hopes of grabbing the attention of lawmaker on capitol hill. d.c. leaders want full budget control and are taking steps to make it happen. matt ackland explains. >> reporter: it is not often you see the mayor of one of the most powerful cities in the country sit down in the middle of street happened cuffed and then taken to jail. budget ought ton my was one of ropes why mayor gray and several councilmember took such a bold move. there has been progress on the hill but still no autonomy bill has been passed. >> i think every member here knows the important of the district government securing local control every our budget. >> phil mendelsohn introduceed a bill tuesday with all councilmember on board that would all
and promote physical activity among children i'm number of police, fire and rescue workers as well as elected fill will be joining students for events at local schools today. kids across the country and in more than 40 other countries are also taking part in this event. so it's good deal for them. >> it certainly is. >>> in a bold move by the d.c. soup sill, they take a assistance in hopes of grabbing the attention of lawmaker on capitol hill. d.c. leaders want full budget...
138
138
Oct 5, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 138
favorite 0
quote 0
october numbers come out on november 2nd, four days before the election. in washington, doug luzader, fox news. >>> another big story developing today. health officials warn thousands more people could be at risk of getting a deadly form of meningitis. it's already included five lives. >> it stems from steroid shots manufactured at a company that is not subjected to fda regulations. wisdom martin is here instudio again with more on this one. dangerous stuff. >> very dangerous and scary. here is why, the products made at the compounding pharmacies contribute $3 billion a year. now the government is taking firm action. >> reporter: a tainted steroid solution is believed to have originated from the new england compounding center in massachusetts. >> 35 cases in six states. tragically, five have resulted in death. >> reporter: the fda is urging doctors not to use any products from the center. the cdc is working to inform those that may be at risk. >> we want to stay ahead of the curve and make sure we're proactive. >> reporter: richard jenkins may have been ex
october numbers come out on november 2nd, four days before the election. in washington, doug luzader, fox news. >>> another big story developing today. health officials warn thousands more people could be at risk of getting a deadly form of meningitis. it's already included five lives. >> it stems from steroid shots manufactured at a company that is not subjected to fda regulations. wisdom martin is here instudio again with more on this one. dangerous stuff. >> very...
127
127
Oct 5, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 127
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> etch is keeping an eye on crucial numbers ahead of the election. those numbers are coming out this horng. we are not talking about a new poll. that is straight ahead at 6:00. >> first game. facebook fan. day. we say hello to kisha mason. she looks forward to the daily segment because it is her cue that the work day is over. enjoy the weekend. >> for your chance to be monday's fan of the day, log onto our facebook opinion and leave a comment under her picture -- our facebook page and leave a comment under her picture. picture. [ male announcer ] who will raise taxes on the middle class? according to an independent, non-partisan study, barack obama and the liberals will raise taxes on the middle class by $4,000. the same organization says the plan from mitt romney and common sense conservatives is "not a tax hike on the middle class." want proof? read the non-partisan study for yourself at american.com. obama and his liberal allies? we can't afford four more years. i'm mitt romney and i approve this message. [ female announcer ] he says... president
. >> etch is keeping an eye on crucial numbers ahead of the election. those numbers are coming out this horng. we are not talking about a new poll. that is straight ahead at 6:00. >> first game. facebook fan. day. we say hello to kisha mason. she looks forward to the daily segment because it is her cue that the work day is over. enjoy the weekend. >> for your chance to be monday's fan of the day, log onto our facebook opinion and leave a comment under her picture -- our...
155
155
Oct 3, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 155
favorite 0
quote 0
fire officials and elected officials are joining the students at local schools today. >>> right now, it's 7:09 on this wednesday morning. another mishap on an american airlines flight. what passengers say happened minutes after takeoff. >> the government is cracking down on some over-the-counter drugs. what they say is wrong with about one every five supplements on the market. >> plus another serving of this morning's sports breakfast. coming up, what we can expect the nationals' playoff roster to look like. >> a live look outside, we'll get the latest weather and traffic from tucker and julie. 7:10. nkin' ffee. [ harry umlaut ] that's one creamy muller. [ sally umlmlaut ] it's greek-style yogurt. this greek style yogurt has style. you can say that again. why thank you. this greek style yogurt has style. okay. stop saying it now. you're sending me mixed messages. [ male announcer ] muller. the european for yummy. and those well grounded. for what's around this corner... and the next. there's cash flow options from pnc. solutions to help businesses like yours accelerate receivables, m
fire officials and elected officials are joining the students at local schools today. >>> right now, it's 7:09 on this wednesday morning. another mishap on an american airlines flight. what passengers say happened minutes after takeoff. >> the government is cracking down on some over-the-counter drugs. what they say is wrong with about one every five supplements on the market. >> plus another serving of this morning's sports breakfast. coming up, what we can expect the...
163
163
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
WTTG
tv
eye 163
favorite 0
quote 0
supporters say they fear election fraud. opponents say it makes it harder for people like young adults and minorities to vote. allison? >>> and on the campaign trail today, tony, the two presidential candidates will leave it up to their running mates to do the talking. as they get ready for tomorrow's big debate. fox's doug luzader has the latest on the president barack obama and mitt romney debate preps. >> reporter: one new national poll is out. but it really hasn't done a whole lot to change the real clear politics, national average of polls, which shows the president nationwide about 3 1/2 points up, over mitt romney. but this all comes down to swing states, including colorado. the site of wednesday's debate. >> mitt romney is already in denver. getting in to the final campaigning and a last-minute endorsement from former broncos quarterback john elway but preparing for a much more critical stage on wednesday. >> so i look forward to these debates. i'm delighted that we will have three debates. it will be a conversation
supporters say they fear election fraud. opponents say it makes it harder for people like young adults and minorities to vote. allison? >>> and on the campaign trail today, tony, the two presidential candidates will leave it up to their running mates to do the talking. as they get ready for tomorrow's big debate. fox's doug luzader has the latest on the president barack obama and mitt romney debate preps. >> reporter: one new national poll is out. but it really hasn't done a...
209
209
Oct 4, 2012
10/12
by
WBAL
tv
eye 209
favorite 0
quote 0
the election. based on the conversation we have had here, the same seems to be happening this year. >> the dining hall, it is never this fall. i think everyone is really excited for the election and the debate progressed more than seven it lasted as piled into the dining hall in the johns hopkins campus to watch governor romney and president obama. >> what is the mood on campus heading into the election? >> it is are more excited than usual about politics. a lot of times, political awareness is not evident right now, people are very excited about obama and ronnie going head-to-head. >> the party was hosted by the college democrats in college republicans club. it allows it to see were candidates stand on the issue that mattered to them. >> mitt romney and paul ryan can bring a healthy economy and sustainable budget. obama promised to cut the debt in half. he is not come near that. >> i think he and that really well. defended the fact. the hidden parts for a philip obama has gotten more of a word --
the election. based on the conversation we have had here, the same seems to be happening this year. >> the dining hall, it is never this fall. i think everyone is really excited for the election and the debate progressed more than seven it lasted as piled into the dining hall in the johns hopkins campus to watch governor romney and president obama. >> what is the mood on campus heading into the election? >> it is are more excited than usual about politics. a lot of times,...
196
196
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
WBFF
tv
eye 196
favorite 0
quote 0
very few candddates eeer win an election with a debate, but quite a few have loss an election with a debate, so ii caa matter."these matchups can proouce some memorable lines... like in 1980 -- between then president jimmy cartee...ad "thhre you go again.." and lloyd beensen'' swipe at ffllow senator dan quaale in 1998..."senator, i served with jack kknnedy, i knew jaak kennedy, jack kennedy was a frienn of minn. senator, you're no jack kennedy. and then there are the moments ttat seemed to say more ... like president george h-w bush debate with bill clinton...992 3 texaa govvenoo rick perry's "ooos" remark..."rick, i tell you what ..."romney's high- dollar ager..."10-thousand dollar bet?"and obama's comment to then rival hillary clinton in 2008..."you''e likable enough, hillary..one ttugh competing goals. to be - likeable anddto lay out a contrast. ittssharddto be likeable when you're the attack dog.""we've gotten to know barack obama. we've seem im as presidenttfour eers. there'ssnot a lot of room left romney, he'ssstill got aamittt - canvas. he can still show us whoohe issand wher
very few candddates eeer win an election with a debate, but quite a few have loss an election with a debate, so ii caa matter."these matchups can proouce some memorable lines... like in 1980 -- between then president jimmy cartee...ad "thhre you go again.." and lloyd beensen'' swipe at ffllow senator dan quaale in 1998..."senator, i served with jack kknnedy, i knew jaak kennedy, jack kennedy was a frienn of minn. senator, you're no jack kennedy. and then there are the...
206
206
Oct 1, 2012
10/12
by
WMAR
tv
eye 206
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> if the state board of elections are relying on the department of health and mental hygiene as the sole source of information, then why are we having all these dead people. something is not working. the state of maryland will not remove a dead voter if they die out of the state. >> reporter: there are several checks in place. baltimore city elections board said every year they purge hundreds provided by the state and requests by families. jones said they have to be careful about removing people from those rolls. >> if we're not notified from -- of a death, then the name stays. we used to get it in writing from the local court. now it's give tonight state and the state purges those names from the voter rolls. >> reporter: hey said they sent the -- he said they sent the results to the state but have not heard back about the findings. katie brown said they reviewed that information and have taken steps to verify that information and will act if they find any issues. roosevelt leftwich, abc2 news. >> a beautiful fall day. october the 1st. >> but little rain might be coming our way. loo
. >> if the state board of elections are relying on the department of health and mental hygiene as the sole source of information, then why are we having all these dead people. something is not working. the state of maryland will not remove a dead voter if they die out of the state. >> reporter: there are several checks in place. baltimore city elections board said every year they purge hundreds provided by the state and requests by families. jones said they have to be careful about...
129
129
Oct 1, 2012
10/12
by
WBAL
tv
eye 129
favorite 0
quote 0
even if the lame-duck congress comes to terms after the election, md. is exposed. >> its still remains vulnerable to long-term cutbacks. it is one of the reasons the taxpayers should remain concerned about any increases to the state's debt. >> the committee voted 4-1 to raise the debt ceiling. the state comptroller of post. he wants to float as much as $750 billion in debt over five years, but the committee is only allowed to vote on one year at a time. >> some classic tv shows now on wbal +. >> we will tell you about metv. >> new polls are out as the president and mitt romney gear up for their first debate. >> the orioles did some good news as far as their postseason. wet weather so, we all set? i've got two tickets to paradise! pack your bags, we'll leave tonight. uhh, it's next month, actually... eddie continues singing: to tickets to... paradiiiiiise! no four. remember? whoooa whooaa whooo! you know ronny, folks who save hundreds of dollars by switching to geico sure are happy. and how happy are they jimmy? happier than eddie money running a travel
even if the lame-duck congress comes to terms after the election, md. is exposed. >> its still remains vulnerable to long-term cutbacks. it is one of the reasons the taxpayers should remain concerned about any increases to the state's debt. >> the committee voted 4-1 to raise the debt ceiling. the state comptroller of post. he wants to float as much as $750 billion in debt over five years, but the committee is only allowed to vote on one year at a time. >> some classic tv...
148
148
Oct 3, 2012
10/12
by
WBAL
tv
eye 148
favorite 0
quote 0
more voters see romney negatively than positively, and that loses elections. >> only two presidential candidates in the last 20 years have had a net negative image at this point and one of them lost, george h. w. bush, ann romney needs to improve that dynamic. >> romney got good news from three battlegrounds. in florida, he is down only by one. . still way behind in ohio peeling -- in florida, he is down only by one. he is still way behind in ohio. in virginia, he is behind by two. >> the idea that i am anti- immigrant is repulse of. do not use a term like that. >> even barack obama can sound like a professorial know what all. >> i understand the broader point senator cohen has been trying to make for the last several weeks. >> 90 minutes, no breaks, a back and forth on domestic issues with possible fireworks. >> i think you'll see both of them be more aggressive than either of their campaigns have predicted, because the stakes are pretty high. >> the contest could get tighter after tonight's clash. but most here in virginia -- in denver agreed that this could be decided to 9. wbal-tv
more voters see romney negatively than positively, and that loses elections. >> only two presidential candidates in the last 20 years have had a net negative image at this point and one of them lost, george h. w. bush, ann romney needs to improve that dynamic. >> romney got good news from three battlegrounds. in florida, he is down only by one. . still way behind in ohio peeling -- in florida, he is down only by one. he is still way behind in ohio. in virginia, he is behind by two....
228
228
Oct 1, 2012
10/12
by
WBFF
tv
eye 228
favorite 0
quote 0
as head of the group election only started to reviiw.... maryland's voter rolls. but kelleher says...she's evidence that a few people who - registered to vote...are usinn the names of those who have died. and...some...still living... havv registered to vote twicc...in two different states. (kelleher) "and for every time one vote that's fraudulent gets cast, it's erasing mm vote which is a legitimate vote."but state elections officiils...say there is no evidence of any frauu.and they say...if suuh allegations do come to light...the innormation is foowarred to the state proseccturs office. but athy &pkelleher...is not deterree. (kelleher) "and we don't and fair elections if tte free - informmtion that's being used tt reggster voters is incorrect." (rydell) ..in bethhsda, johnnrydell, fox45 &pnews at fiiee" & accordinggto a baltimore un polll the vote n thh dream act may be a close one. &p44-percent of maryland voters say theyywould support the dream act....while 41-percent oppose it.but that split s within the margin of rror. error.on the issue of same-sex marriage.
as head of the group election only started to reviiw.... maryland's voter rolls. but kelleher says...she's evidence that a few people who - registered to vote...are usinn the names of those who have died. and...some...still living... havv registered to vote twicc...in two different states. (kelleher) "and for every time one vote that's fraudulent gets cast, it's erasing mm vote which is a legitimate vote."but state elections officiils...say there is no evidence of any frauu.and they...
108
108
Oct 4, 2012
10/12
by
WBAL
tv
eye 108
favorite 0
quote 0
it was election. >> when firefighters arrived, the fund smoke and fire in the first and second floors. on the first floor, a bar. the fire went to three alarms when it turned dangers on the third floor. >> firefighters got in their early this morning, that up to the third floor and pulled the ceiling to try to find the fire when it rolled back over on them and they had to get out. >> we had a partial roof collapse. the commander ordered all members out into an exterior attack. >> it would take nearly two hours to get the fire under control. one firefighter was sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. the cause of the fire is still under investigation. >> two wednesday night shootings that turned into homicides, a city police told us that a man shot personal -- multiple times just before 9:00 p.m. he died in shock trauma. police confirmed that the victim in wednesday night's shooting of the 4700 block of heights wa survived. the police department has identified detectives involved asreg boyd, michael voderick and todd stroman. strom and was shot in november 2010. it had
it was election. >> when firefighters arrived, the fund smoke and fire in the first and second floors. on the first floor, a bar. the fire went to three alarms when it turned dangers on the third floor. >> firefighters got in their early this morning, that up to the third floor and pulled the ceiling to try to find the fire when it rolled back over on them and they had to get out. >> we had a partial roof collapse. the commander ordered all members out into an exterior attack....
179
179
Oct 4, 2012
10/12
by
WUSA
tv
eye 179
favorite 0
quote 0
if you haven't been paying attention until now, both men let they're offering if they get elected. things you didn't see. on her 20th anniversary, michelle obama embracing ann romney. the off camera advice hard for the candidate to take. >> okay. have a good time. >> reporter: they tried big smiles, big hand shakes, grab your elbow, don't know what they said when the mikes couldn't hear. and then you can ask but i'm going to do it my way. >> mr. president, please respond directly to what the governor just said about trickle down. >> well -- >> reporter: he didn't respond to that question. went to his talking points instead for a long statement. the moderator then asked governor romney. >> do you have a question that you would like to ask the president directly about what he said? >> reporter: no question for the president. they both said essentially they're men of the people. >> the teacher that i met in las vegas, wonderful young lady. >> a woman came to me and said i can't afford insurance for myself or my son. >> mr. president, you're entitled to your own airplane and your own h
if you haven't been paying attention until now, both men let they're offering if they get elected. things you didn't see. on her 20th anniversary, michelle obama embracing ann romney. the off camera advice hard for the candidate to take. >> okay. have a good time. >> reporter: they tried big smiles, big hand shakes, grab your elbow, don't know what they said when the mikes couldn't hear. and then you can ask but i'm going to do it my way. >> mr. president, please respond...
118
118
Oct 4, 2012
10/12
by
WUSA
tv
eye 118
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> reporter: with election day less than five weeks away, it remains to be seen if the debate success translates into votes. both men have schedules packed with the stops in the battleground state and two weeks to prepare for their next face-to-face meeting. reporting live. >> the next debate for the presidential candidate, october receive in new york. >>> switching gears now. imagine the heartbreak of watching your special needs child, trying to fit in with the other kids. coming up at 7:00, the four- legged helper is giving this little girl a breath of fresh air. >> looking forward to that. >>> still to come in this half hour, a local congressman is facing the fight of the political life as he tries to win an 11th term for you on capitol hill, top? >>> we have finally cleared out. going to be a very nice evening. here are the numbers, despite the clouds. we have managed to make it up to 81. look at the averages, 75 and 55. we are way above the low side. record is 9 had 4. the record low of 34. we'll come back and talk about summer, spring, and late fall. we'll combine it in just thr
. >> reporter: with election day less than five weeks away, it remains to be seen if the debate success translates into votes. both men have schedules packed with the stops in the battleground state and two weeks to prepare for their next face-to-face meeting. reporting live. >> the next debate for the presidential candidate, october receive in new york. >>> switching gears now. imagine the heartbreak of watching your special needs child, trying to fit in with the other...
90
90
Oct 4, 2012
10/12
by
WUSA
tv
eye 90
favorite 0
quote 0
i'm live at usa today election headquarters in mcclane, virginia, where they have been fact check tog night's debate trying to figure out the truth from the fantasy that sometimes campaigns use to perhaps win your support. but one of the things we heard a lot about tonight bringing paul into this discussion was this $716 billion medicare cut that actually mitt romney has been talking about for quite some time. it became a part of our debate. let's hear what he had to say. >> i can't understand how you can cut medicare $716 billion for currently sip yents of medicare. -- current recipients of medicare. that is $1 for every 15 you've cut. they're smart enough to know that's not a good trade. >> reporter: president obama comes back and says i didn't cut the 716 billion. i cut rates. is this a good or a bad thing? we're still trying to figure it out. >> this one has kicked around. there is two things worth noting. one, there is a $716 billion reduction in payments to providers under medicare. to providers. not, in theory, to beneficiaries. the argument is where are they going to cut it? b
i'm live at usa today election headquarters in mcclane, virginia, where they have been fact check tog night's debate trying to figure out the truth from the fantasy that sometimes campaigns use to perhaps win your support. but one of the things we heard a lot about tonight bringing paul into this discussion was this $716 billion medicare cut that actually mitt romney has been talking about for quite some time. it became a part of our debate. let's hear what he had to say. >> i can't...
168
168
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
WUSA
tv
eye 168
favorite 0
quote 0
, primary and general elections. >> reporter: and here's where the state board of elections weighs in. >> they did say there was one 67-year-old voter who's residing in a nursing home. they said has registered twice, has been voting multiple times in different elections. there's no evidence to support that claim. so we do have to be very careful with this information and we do check everything to make sure that it's accurate. >> reporter: the board of elections intends to check the other names in the report emphasizing that it needs stronger verification than what the watchdog may have found. >> that was pat warren reporting. >>> i want to show you something because critics for the cure, howard, has a new -- critters for the cure, howard has a new calendar out. >> i recognize the cover. >> i'll tell you who's in it. andrea roane and also anita brikman with her lovely dog. this is andrea. >> beautiful. >> you on the cover. >> critters for the cure. go to jchayward.com and i'll have information where you can -- and you can support research for cancer. that's what this is doing. >>> let'
, primary and general elections. >> reporter: and here's where the state board of elections weighs in. >> they did say there was one 67-year-old voter who's residing in a nursing home. they said has registered twice, has been voting multiple times in different elections. there's no evidence to support that claim. so we do have to be very careful with this information and we do check everything to make sure that it's accurate. >> reporter: the board of elections intends to...
323
323
Oct 1, 2012
10/12
by
WBFF
tv
eye 323
favorite 0
quote 0
becuase of long liies and redistriitingg training sesssons are already than 35-hundred election judges montgomeey county will need on november 6tt. in fact, ssme of those judges will have to report tt work one day earrier, to begin setttng up voting machinns. roher sayss "there was reeistricting that occurred last january. and, for a lot &pof our voters, they have not since that redistricting occurred.. so, we're encouraging everyone to rrview whereetheir polling place iss" despiie the extensive traiiing, there is concern here abbut potential long lines in montgomery county on election day. polling than 60-thouuand monngomery county residents. early voting begins sattrday october 27th - thursday noveeber 1st the orioles are making history- heading to he playoffs and for some shop keepers that means record kathleen cairns has morr oo how oranne and purple are now sports shhps in tte baltimore region. 3 ---as livv lead----"this morning there was a long line here at the sports shop in harborplace.. as people try to get their oriooes gear... this might be the one time 13 is the oriooes luc
becuase of long liies and redistriitingg training sesssons are already than 35-hundred election judges montgomeey county will need on november 6tt. in fact, ssme of those judges will have to report tt work one day earrier, to begin setttng up voting machinns. roher sayss "there was reeistricting that occurred last january. and, for a lot &pof our voters, they have not since that redistricting occurred.. so, we're encouraging everyone to rrview whereetheir polling place iss"...
293
293
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
WJLA
tv
eye 293
favorite 0
quote 0
automatic budget cuts and tax .ncreases will go into effect but it will 1 happen until election. tonight, breast cancer awareness means youderway which the color lot more of pink around. >> pamela brown has the story. pink,ough the power of georgetown university spending less critics sending a strong message. every -- these are sending a strong message. grandma have it, it scary knowing it is a possibility. but she is not alone. their passion stems from pain. >> for many of the girls out tonight, seeing in the white house right across the in pink gives them hope. that myves me hope ones, maybe someday no one will. >> the breast cancer protection require insurance ampany to uncover -- to cover limited hospital stays for patients undergoing mastectomies. celebration at a post office. you can see the dedication of earthquakes stamps. it shows our planet from above with pictures taken from ultralightand aircraft. >> they are beautiful stamps. there were a group of students .here today i bought five books of stamps at local post office because they are so pretty. >> the perfect event
automatic budget cuts and tax .ncreases will go into effect but it will 1 happen until election. tonight, breast cancer awareness means youderway which the color lot more of pink around. >> pamela brown has the story. pink,ough the power of georgetown university spending less critics sending a strong message. every -- these are sending a strong message. grandma have it, it scary knowing it is a possibility. but she is not alone. their passion stems from pain. >> for many of the...
122
122
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
WMAR
tv
eye 122
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> when -- last year, they claimed there were hundreds of dead vetters in the last election, and they again found some this here, who died, some have been dead for years. >> we found two voters that have died and who voted after their date of death. >> now, keller says that at a nursing home out of the 90 registered voters, 42 were dead but their names were active on the rolls. she thinks the election board ought to mind the books better. >>> with just one more full day to prepare for the first debate, president obama and mitt romney are doing the same thing, they are playing down their own debating skills. they are taughting the other's talents, the latest poll shows a close gap. karen traverse has more from washington. >> reporter: this campaign has been going on for nearly two years. finally, it is debate season for the nominees. the time when americans seem to really start paying attention. president obama is rehearsing with john kerry while mitt romney is squaring off against rob portman. both have challenges and check lifts. is working on shorter answers and trying to avoid soun
. >>> when -- last year, they claimed there were hundreds of dead vetters in the last election, and they again found some this here, who died, some have been dead for years. >> we found two voters that have died and who voted after their date of death. >> now, keller says that at a nursing home out of the 90 registered voters, 42 were dead but their names were active on the rolls. she thinks the election board ought to mind the books better. >>> with just one more...